The second stage of the Healthy Homes deadline came into force on 1 July 2021, which means all new or renewed tenancies after this date must comply with the standards within 90 days of the tenancy starting. The Government body MBIE is enforcing the new changes to the Act, for both Landlords and Tenants. The Government’s goal is to ensure all properties are compliant and the team at Point…
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“Regulation would give our industry greater respect – for our property managers, property owners and our tenants”. Pressure is being put on the Government to regulate the property management industry. With more and more New Zealanders renting – especially in the main centres – and with the increased obligations for landlords under the ever-evolving Residential Tenancies Act…
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Property Prices Set to Rise 5,000%
In 1980 my parents bought a property in Mt Eden for about $56,000. No, I didn’t miss a zero off the end. That is what houses were worth back then in central suburbs. It was a big deal for my parents – 5 kids to house and busting a gut to get into good school…
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